The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued notices for the trimming of 7,978 trees located within private premises in Mumbai. A civic official stated that owners of private properties are responsible for trimming trees on their land.
Large-Scale Pruning Exercise Underway
According to BMC data, out of a total of 59,720 trees identified for pruning across the city, 26,572 trees have already been trimmed. The civic body aims to complete the exercise before the monsoon season to mitigate risks from weakened branches and unstable trees.
Tree Census Data
As per the last tree census conducted in 2018, Mumbai has 1,90,296 roadside trees. Among these, 313 were flagged for immediate attention due to safety or health concerns. The census recorded a total of 29.75 lakh trees within city limits, rising to around 33.7 lakh when the Aarey area was included.
Training Workshop for Scientific Pruning
To streamline tree pruning and the upcoming enumeration, the BMC held a training workshop at the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Garden and Zoo in Byculla. Officials and experts were trained in scientific pruning techniques, tree health assessment, and the use of modern tools, including drones, for accurate data collection. Civic officials said the combined exercise will generate updated data to guide Mumbai's urban planning and green cover conservation.
The large-scale trimming initiative is aimed at preventing tree-related incidents, especially during the monsoon months when heavy rains and winds can cause branches to fall, posing risks to life and property.
